Articles by Reagan Payne

Recruiter Spotlight on Danica Long of Roehl Transport

Danica Long’s spotlight came by high recommendation from Tim Norlin, who received a spotlight last year. Her experience in this industry, specifically in retention, proves to be extremely effective and valuable for Roehl Transport. HM:…


TransAm Boosts Driver Pay

With an industry-wide driver shortage and turnover often at or above 100%, TransAm Trucking, Inc. takes the steps to keep the drivers it has – and hire the ones it does not. TransAm recently announced…


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Legislation for the Ladies

By Reagan Payne Senator Tammy Baldwin shattered Wisconsin’s glass ceiling when the 2nd Congressional District elected her the state’s first female member of Congress. Bigger than Wisconsin: she was the nation’s first openly gay challenger…


Werner Driver Wins Big

By Reagan Payne Allen Parker is known by his community for his singing voice. He belts out a proud national anthem at the Jefferson County Speedway in Nebraska and before local minor league baseball games….


12 Questions to Ask Your Recruiter

Looking for a new terminal to hang your trailer on? The driver shortage has companies fighting one another tooth and nail for a driver’s allegiance. Here are 12 questions to ask before you accept the…


Be Wary in Work Zones

On average, over 700 deaths occur in work zones yearly. Truck and passenger vehicle drivers both need to be particularly careful while traveling through these zones. 1. Research your route Utilize routing map apps like…




Recruiter Spotlight: Total Transport’s Destin Smith

This Director of Recruiting proves that any background is the perfect background for the trucking industry. Starting off in the sports field with college studies in Sports Management, Destin Smith cultivated his marketing skills to…


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Beat the Bottlenecks

What causes a truck to slow to 45 miles per hour on a major roadway? You probably ask yourself that every time you get caught up in one of those slowdowns on the highway.Is there…